died back in Noremember of last year and things did go downhill because of that. I am also back on my meds which has gone a long way in stabilizing my overall mental health. And no, taking myself out never crossed my mind even though my counselor did ask me that. I'm glad that I had some good friends as well as my adopted family helping to keep me somewhat grounded. * I am on HUDVASH again and for the past three months been looking for an apartment that will accept the HUDVASH voucher. There is hope though as I have started the process to get approved for a 2 bed/2 bath cottage in a senior living community. If I am approved, move-in date will be sometime in August and the monthly rent should be around $715 plus gas and electric. * I finally have wheels! One of my friends sold me his Honda Civic for $700 after getting a newer car instead of using it for a trade-in. This was done to save me $1000/mo on Lyft and Uber rides to/from work. * Roommate and I got evicted from from my last apartment due to his hoarding and lack of cleanliness, him going out and partying/calling out from work (surprised Amazon hasn't terminated him for constantly using his PTO), and us getting behind on rent as I was spending everything I made on rent and food. Since we left the apartment before the writ of possession was executed the eviction should not show on our credit history and background checks. * There is also a class action lawsuit against the former apartment complex for harassment (sexual, racial, etc), targeting anyone who is gay, lesbian, trans etc. The office staff not showing payments. The office manager has been seen and photographed buying and taking meth, cocaine and other drugs. The assistant office manger has also been documented buying and taking various drugs as well as giving drugs to kids in the complex to harass those he doesn't like (LGTBQ+, non Christians, Muslims etc) as well as getting photographed and caught picking up and grooming preteen boys and girls and molesting them. Stalking former tenants and threatening to have them arrested for being on the property visiting friends and/or family. * I am seeking a better paying job (preferably in my degree field of IT Security). * Getting a sleep study done to see if I have sleep Apnea. Also waiting to get tested for ADHD and Austim. * I am working with my VA counselor to get my disabilities increased from 30% to 50%, add PTSD from when I was in the Army as well as the sleep apnea, ADHD and Austim if possible. * I also have an upcoming appointment for the dreaded back door photo/video shoot and biopsy sometime next month that I am DEFINITELY NOT looking forward to.
Yes the past few months have been both hectic and busy and hopefully will be making things better for me. Also, I have two feline felons Hatchi (a 10yo tuxedo cat that has become my service cat (he has been making me rest instead of running for hours without sleep, food or water, and will do what it takes to de-stress me.)) and Dobby (she is an 8 month old black/w black tiger stripes kitten that is like her namesake). Dobby escaped her nest at 5 days old and nearly got out of my friend's home while freaking out both my friend and her mother, and she did rule her litter mates with an iron paw. I will try to post pics of the two in my gallery if the TOS/AUP allows me to (will be going over that just to make sure) so you guys can swoon over the furballs.
As of right now, I am staying at a veterans shelter until I am approved for the cottage apartment or any other place I apply at. I am doing OK, working my tail off on 3rd shift, staying out of trouble and doing everything possible to get into a place that I can call my own.
Also, I have told my case workers that I am using the HUDVASH program until I can purchase a cheap mobile home (I have seen a few 3-4 bed/3 baths trailer homes for under $40K) with my VA home loan and they like my game plan. Should the latter succeed, I might be renting out a room or two to help cover utilities, lot rent and property taxes.
Glad you're still alive, my friend. However, that's a hell of a lot to go through in such a short amount of time. 😳 I don't know how you managed and continue to manage it. I hope things will work out in the end. ❤️
Glad you're still alive, my friend. However, that's a hell of a lot to go through in such a short a
died back in Noremember of last year and things did go downhill because of that. I am also back on my meds which has gone a long way in stabilizing my overall mental health. And no, taking myself out never crossed my mind even though my counselor did ask me that. I'm glad that I had some good friends as well as my adopted family helping to keep me somewhat grounded.
Trust me a lot has gone down and I am hoping that things get better quickly. I hate to mention that
I'm so sorry again that Lafeel passed on. :( Not sure if I extended my condolences, but just the same, you have my condolences. And there's nothing wrong with mentioning having a bad breakdown. Lafeel meant and still means a great deal to you. Never be ashamed of that, my friend.
On the bright side, I'm glad you're back on the meds and haven't thought about taking yourself out. Both positives, even if small, they're still significant. And glad you have your friends and adopted family as well. :) Always good.
I'm so sorry again that Lafeel passed on. :( Not sure if I extended my condolences, but just the sam
